a politically divided nation, professional sports are a unifying force. You can celebrate the achievements of Tom Brady, Walter Payton, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Bill Russell without caring whether they agree with you about immigration,... Read more

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Boston Herald

30 years after NFL strike, Joe Dudek recalls his big shotNew Hampshire college because no one else asked. When he walked off Plymouth St

New Hampshire college because no one else asked. When he walked off Plymouth State’s field for the final time he’d left Walter Payton in the dust and nearly bowled over Bo Jackson. But on draft day the NFL didn’t call until the drafting was... Read more

though, has enabled his players to absorb those things and keep moving forward. If you’re going to fall, fall forward, as Walter Payton used to say.
“There is going to be big plays (against you) in the run game and pass game, it’s going to... Read more

crossed paths again at Pro Bowls through the years, and really connected in 2013, when they were both nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for their humanitarian work.
“When you’re so similar, with the way we are, it’s easy to... Read more

a financial donation to support those affected by Hurricane Harvey, but he also went into his closet to make another donation.
The Panthers’ linebacker received the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2014 for his philanthropic work off the fie... Read more

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KHQ Spokane

Eagles open up Big Sky play against GrizzliesWins Fourth Big Sky Player of the Week Award
He and his teammates took their l

Wins Fourth Big Sky Player of the Week Award
He and his teammates took their lumps in the first two games, but Walter Payton Award candidate Gage Gubrud and the Eagles found their stride versus Fordham last Saturday (Sept. 16) in a... Read more

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Stamford Advocate

A former NFL player who made $51 million in his career is reportedly training to become an FBI agentChicago area.
His work hasn't gone unrecognized. The 36 year old won the NFL's

Chicago area.
His work hasn't gone unrecognized. The 36 year old won the NFL's Salute to Service Award in 2012 and was the Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2013.
In a 2016 interview with Make It Better magazine, Tillman told Willie Griswold about... Read more

Chicago area.
His work hasn't gone unrecognized. The 36 year old won the NFL's Salute to Service Award in 2012 and was the Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2013.
In a 2016 interview with Make It Better magazine, Tillman told Willie Griswold about... Read more

whose father Donald Tillman Jr. is a sergeant in the Army, also earned two Pro Bowl nods and was named the 2013 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year.
Tillman retired as a Bear in 2016 after signing a one day contract. Tillman played his last... Read more

Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1998 for co-writing "L.A. Confidential" with Brian Helgeland. [ + - ]
1987: Walter Payton scores the 107th rushing touchdown of his career, breaking the then-NFL record held by Jim Brown. He would... Read more

Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1998 for co-writing "L.A. Confidential" with Brian Helgeland. [ + - ]
1987: Walter Payton scores the 107th rushing touchdown of his career, breaking the then-NFL record held by Jim Brown. He would... Read more

Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1998 for co-writing "L.A. Confidential" with Brian Helgeland. [ + - ]
1987: Walter Payton scores the 107th rushing touchdown of his career, breaking the then-NFL record held by Jim Brown. He would... Read more

Croon, a spokesman for the Chicago bureau, told the newspaper.
Tillman, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, was named NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2013 for his charitable efforts. He is considered to be one of the best defensive backs in... Read more

next closest defensive back during his time in the league. Tillman was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and was named the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2013 for his philanthropic efforts.
He is considered one of the best cornerbacks in Bears... Read more

next closest defensive back during his time in the league. Tillman was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and was named the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2013 for his philanthropic efforts. He is considered one of the best cornerbacks in Bears... Read more

of five.
Think of all the greats that played running back in the NFL.
Jim Brown never did it. Neither did Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith.
The list goes on and on.
Of course, two games don’t make an NFL career, but something special... Read more

issues throwing at high-priced free-agent corner Stephon Gilmore. The Chiefs' rookie running back Kareem Hunt looked like Walter Payton in his first-ever NFL game, ripping the New England front seven for 148 yards on the ground and some... Read more

head coach this season.
The game was to feature a pair of players who finished in the top four in voting last year for the Walter Payton Award given to the top player in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, but only one of them played.... Read more

head coach this season.
The game was to feature a pair of players who finished in the top four in voting last year for the Walter Payton Award given to the top player in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, but only one of them played.... Read more

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Crain's Chicago Business

What is Magic Johnson doing with these Chicago investors?group interview to confirm the scholarship money (he reminds her she has to ear

group interview to confirm the scholarship money (he reminds her she has to earn it).
Academy also hosted third-graders at Walter Payton College Prep for six weeks this summer. That's the age group it will target, but it's filling its pipeline with... Read more

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San Antonio Express-News

Texas school named to Niche's 15 best public high schools in Americaand compiles information on schools, released its 2018 rankings of the best pub

and compiles information on schools, released its 2018 rankings of the best public high schools in the US, and gave Walter Payton Prep the top billing.
The ranking analyzed 17,867 public high schools and rated schools in areas like... Read more

of historically black colleges and their football programs," Wilson said. "The legends go on and on. From Jerry Rice to Walter Payton to you name it, Aeneas Williams, Doug Williams, Steve McNair, all of those guys."
"I have a lot of respect for... Read more

set the NFL ablaze this year. Even at his herculean best, Peterson wasn’t exactly Charley Taylor out of the backfield, or Walter Payton blocking blitzers. He’s a bruiser, a tank, whose salad days are well behind him in the rearview mirror.
What... Read more

set the NFL ablaze this year. Even at his herculean best, Peterson wasn’t exactly Charley Taylor out of the backfield, or Walter Payton blocking blitzers. He’s a bruiser, a tank, whose salad days are well behind him in the rearview mirror.
What... Read more

set the NFL ablaze this year. Even at his herculean best, Peterson wasn’t exactly Charley Taylor out of the backfield, or Walter Payton blocking blitzers. He’s a bruiser, a tank, whose salad days are well behind him in the rearview mirror.
What... Read more

receiver Anquan Bolden and linebacker Thomas Davis, have gone on to win the NFL’s most prestigious humanitarian honor, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.
Though Kaepernick is notably not employed by an NFL team, he still is represented... Read more

in receptions and receiving yards, he was named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press and a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, given to the most outstanding offensive player in the FCS.
Pelletier also compiled a career performance... Read more

forward; Tim Anderson, Chicago White Sox shortstop; Jarrett Payton, former NFL player and son of the late Hall of Famer Walter Payton; Jamal Mayers, former Chicago Blackhawks right wing; and Kimberly M. Foxx, Cook County State's Attorney; are... Read more

cartridges? Want to find out how much that original Beanie Babies collection is worth? Been dying to sell that old poster featuring Michael Jordan, Andre Dawson and Walter Payton? You have the questions and Greg has the answers! It’s “The Swap Me... Read more

of the Year in both 2015 and 2016, Watson has been named 2017 FCS National Performer of the Year Watch List, STATS FCS Walter Payton Award Watch List, and preseason STATS FCS first-team All-American. He forms a scary duo with junior wide... Read more

in on Watson, a preseason first team All-American, so mixing up the formations will be a key component to help get the 2016 Walter Payton Award finalist some space.
“I think the biggest thing is avoiding any of the double coverage,” Watson... Read more

players were. In Tecmo Bowl, the Chicago Bears were almost unfair to use unless you were playing the computer. What Walter Payton could do was absolutely unfair. In Tecmo Super Bowl, Bo Jackson was unstoppable and we were all introduced to... Read more

famous Vince Lombardi.
The game will feature a pair of players who finished in the top four in voting last year for the Walter Payton Award given to the top player in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision. Eastern quarterback Gage Gubrud... Read more

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KENS 5 San Antonio

Wilson: UTSA won't look past Southern after Baylor upsethad a view of historically black colleges and their football programs. The lege

had a view of historically black colleges and their football programs. The legends go on and on.
“From Jerry Rice to Walter Payton to you name it, Aeneas Williams, Doug Williams, Steve McNair. I have a lot of respect for the job that those... Read more

at least stuck the landing with their pregame tribute to the fighting spirit of the city. Relatedly, call the fight for the Walter Payton Man of the Year. J.J. Watt has now raised $30 million in hurricane relief ... and counting.
Sebastian... Read more

to the preseason all-conference team, Cookus was one of two Lumberjacks named as a player to watch in contention for the Walter Payton Award, given to the top player in the Football Championship Subdivision.
And because the NCAA granted back his... Read more

Chris Klieman said. “What a great job by the running backs and the rams.”
The Bison defense held heralded quarterback and Walter Payton Award candidate Gage Gubrud to 10 of 30 passing for 134 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions.
It was... Read more

displays large posters of Hall-of Fame basketball great Allen Iverson and football legend and Hall-of-Famer the late Walter Payton in his cave.
“Those are what you call ‘Fathead’ decal posters and they can come right off the wall,” Shavers... Read more

Duquesne at home in Brookings.
The Jackrabbits have a nation-high six STATS FCS Preseason All-Americans, including three Walter Payton Award candidates on offense: junior quarterback Taryn Christion, senior wide receiver Jake Wieneke, and senior... Read more

Streisand were among the top hitmakers. “All In the Family” and “Sanford and Son” were must-see TV. The great running back Walter Payton was a senior at Jackson State.
“The 43 years sure went fast,” he says. “And the older I get the faster they... Read more

LUMBERJACKS: Northern Arizona opened the 2017 season with a 62-24 loss at Arizona... Case Cookus, on the Watch List for the Walter Payton Award for National Offensive Player of the Year, threw for 306 yards and two interceptions... Cory Young rushed... Read more

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Chicago Tribune

Field Museum dinosaur sports huge Walter Payton jerseyBrachiosaurus, who just might have been around to witness their last championsh

Brachiosaurus, who just might have been around to witness their last championship, is currently wearing a Bears No. 34 Walter Payton jersey outside the complex near Solider Field.
It’s only the second time the Brachiosaurus has worn a Bears... Read more

bedroom. He can recite the most important figures lining it: 1,800 rushing yards, 400 receiving yards, 15 touchdowns, the Walter Payton Award. His goals for this Towson football...
The first thing Shane Simpson sees each morning is a piece of... Read more

Southern defensive back Danny Johnson was honored Saturday night as the SWAC’s representative for the ninth annual Walter Payton Achievement Award.
The banquet was part of the MEAC/SWAC Challenge and the award was presented by Walter Payton’s son,... Read more

Southern defensive back Danny Johnson was honored Saturday night as the SWAC’s representative for the ninth annual Walter Payton Achievement Award.
The banquet was part of the MEAC/SWAC Challenge and the award was presented by Walter Payton’s son,... Read more

49ers news, commentary and conversation.
Texans 24, Jaguars 17: I can give you 28 million reasons J.J. Watt is already the Walter Payton NFL Man of The Year. Donate here.
Washington 24, Eagles 23: Look who wins its first season opener since 2012,... Read more

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WGN Radio Chicago

The Download’s Swap Meet: “It doesn’t matter if it works, people just want the parts”Picker is here to evaluate your old collectibles. Are you dying to find out how

Picker is here to evaluate your old collectibles. Are you dying to find out how much that old Sports Illustrated signed by Walter Payton is worth? Have you been wanting to brag to someone about your Mayor Daley poster from 1983? Ever wonder how... Read more